On-site Professional Development
The Education Division of WCS offers a wide range of professional development opportunities for teachers. Teacher courses are held at the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo. WCS courses for teachers of grades K–12 help bring a new dimension to your lessons, whether you teach science, math, language arts, or anything in between! Professional development courses can also be provided at your school or district. Call 718-220-5136 for more information.
Our multi-disciplinary programs are aligned with both state and national education standards.
Registration Details
Current Offerings
Grades: K-3
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: Monday – Saturday July 8-13
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Grades: 3-6
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: Monday - Saturday July 15-22
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Grades: K-6
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: Monday - Saturday July 22-27
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Grades: K-3
Location: Queens Zoo & Bronx Zoo
Dates: Queens Zoo: Monday – Saturday July 22-27
Bronx Zoo: Monday – Saturday August 5-10
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Grades: 5-8
Location: New York Aquarium
Dates: Sundays July 28 & August 4
Hours: 8:30-3:30
Special $50 fee for this abbreviated course!
Grades: 3-8
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: Monday - Saturday July 29 - August 3
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Grades: 4-8
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: Monday - Saturday August 5-10
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Grades: 6-12
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: Monday - Saturday August 12-17
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Registration and Payment